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fromIndependent
6 hours ago

Firm that sued State over shelved multimillion-euro asylum centre settles action

Following mediation, a settlement had been reached between Palmerstown Temporary Accommodation (PTA) Ltd and the Minister for Justice, allowing the matter to be struck out.
Law
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in

A federal judge ruled against coercive advisals to unaccompanied immigrant children regarding detention and deportation options.
World news
fromJezebel
1 day ago

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

Third country deportations are costly, cruel, and often pointless, leading to further complications for deportees.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
11 hours ago

The Return of Family Detention

Thousands of immigrant children have faced medical neglect and severe mistreatment under the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement policies.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
3 days ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in

A federal judge ruled against coercive advisals to unaccompanied immigrant children regarding detention and deportation options.
World news
fromJezebel
1 day ago

The U.S. Randomly Deported Four Men to Africa. It's Taken Them 9 Months of Fighting to Get a Local Lawyer.

Third country deportations are costly, cruel, and often pointless, leading to further complications for deportees.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We waited 12 years': escapees from Syria's camps face an uncertain future

Eva Dumani's release from a Syrian camp highlights the plight of many detained individuals and the urgent need for government repatriation efforts.
#lgbtq
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man from Bolivia, assaulted for his identity, is detained by ICE despite having legal work authorization and a pending asylum application.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man from Bolivia, assaulted for his identity, is detained by ICE despite having legal work authorization and a pending asylum application.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
World news

Lebanese expats terrified' for families after Israel says ceasefire doesn't apply

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and international conflicts without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Lebanese expats terrified' for families after Israel says ceasefire doesn't apply

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and international conflicts without paywalls.
London music
fromConsequence
6 hours ago

Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja Speaks Out Against "Unlawful" Pro-Palestine Protest Arrest

Robert Del Naja was arrested for protesting against the ban of Palestine Action, criticizing the use of the Terrorism Act for peaceful demonstrations.
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Refugee in my own city: Surviving Tehran's bombing, with my cat for company

Sana chooses to stay in Tehran during war, prioritizing resilience over fleeing despite family pressure.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 day ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Scarcity, Surveillance, and the Return of Hard Power Week In Review

Bitcoin remains above $71,000, indicating institutional demand and potential for broader adoption amid macroeconomic developments and a 4-year cycle breakout test.
#asylum
SF parents
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
#channel-crossing
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man charged over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel

A Sudanese man has been charged with endangering life after four people drowned attempting to cross the Channel.
#deportation
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The opaque limbo of foreigners deported by the US to Mexico

Jean, a Haitian deported to Mexico, faces isolation and frustration due to lack of assistance and the complexities of third country deportations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Trump administration's deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises concerns about vindictiveness and legality amid mass deportation criticism.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

We still deserve due process,' says Cambodian man deported by US to Eswatini

A Cambodian man deported by the US ended up imprisoned in Eswatini instead of Cambodia, despite accepting his deportation.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Legal and bureaucratic obstacles complicate family reunification for migrants deported by Trump

Deported parents face significant barriers to reunification with their children, making it nearly impossible due to legal and administrative challenges.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deportation Is Not a Hardship That Shall Pass - It Is an Interminable Agony

Deportation creates permanent, intergenerational trauma that extends far beyond the moment of removal, affecting families through decades of separation and ongoing restrictions.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Four migrants die trying to cross Channel: French officials

Four migrants died attempting to cross the Channel, raising the death toll to six this year amid ongoing dangerous crossings from France to England.
Berlin
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 days ago

Inside a Swedish detention centre: 'Something happens to people who are deprived of their freedom'

Astorp detention centre in Sweden operates under immigration law, resembling a prison despite not being classified as one.
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

More than 50 young asylum seekers have died in UK since 2015, data shows

Over 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, primarily from suicide, with a significant increase since 2020.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

More than 50 young asylum seekers have died in UK since 2015, data shows

Over 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, primarily from suicide, with a significant increase since 2020.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
World news
fromNew York Post
20 hours ago

Iranians issue chilling warning to U.S. as they celebrate deportation of regime offspring

Iranians celebrate visa cancellations for regime relatives, viewing it as a significant step against those exploiting the U.S.
#migration
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.
#ice
fromTruthout
3 days ago
US politics

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
US politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
US politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

ICE Prepares to Deport the Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant About to Deploy

Annie Ramos was released from ICE custody likely due to public pressure, but her immigration status remains uncertain.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israeli settlers turn Passover into celebration of ethnic cleansing

Haitham al-Zayed, displaced from Shallal al-Auja, recalls his childhood memories of swimming in al-Auja's lush pools, now occupied by settlers celebrating their presence during Passover.
Social justice
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantanamo camp for Cuban migrants

Human rights organizations oppose plans for a migrant camp at Guantanamo Bay for Cubans fleeing crisis, citing inhumane conditions and violations.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

American politicians talk about persecuted Christians abroad - but here's what happens when those Christians migrate to the US

Coptic Christians face the same immigration challenges in the U.S. despite being perceived as a persecuted minority.
#home-office
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

The least surprising chapter of the Manus story is what's happening right now | TechCrunch

The U.S. and China are competing fiercely in AI development, with Chinese startups like Manus relocating to avoid restrictions and attract investment.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Israel Has Buried Gaza in Rubble, But Our Love for the Land Will Always Survive

"I have never chosen to adopt the title of 'refugee,' yet it keeps haunting me. It is scribbled on my Palestinian national identification card and follows my name in human rights conferences."
Social justice
#palestinian-rights
NYC parents
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Top Palestinian Children's Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel

Defense for Children International-Palestine ceased operations due to Israel's attacks and restrictions on human rights organizations, impacting advocacy for Palestinian children's rights.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human tragedy': Leqaa Kordia on how ICE jail echoes life in occupied Palestine

Leqaa Kordia connects her experiences in US immigration detention to the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Top Palestinian Children's Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel

Defense for Children International-Palestine ceased operations due to Israel's attacks and restrictions on human rights organizations, impacting advocacy for Palestinian children's rights.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human tragedy': Leqaa Kordia on how ICE jail echoes life in occupied Palestine

Leqaa Kordia connects her experiences in US immigration detention to the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Charity cleared after false claims online over migrant welcome project

City of Sanctuary UK was cleared of wrongdoing after allegations of inappropriate activities in schools were found to be misleading and false.
#gaza
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?

Armed men raided the Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, engaging in gunfights with rival groups amid ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?

Armed men raided the Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, engaging in gunfights with rival groups amid ongoing conflict.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Democrats accuse ICE of creating disappearances' on US soil

Lawmakers claim DHS's unreliable detainee locator system is causing disappearances of individuals detained by immigration authorities.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

More than 3 million Iranians have been displaced so far since the war started, setting up a potential migration crisis | Fortune

If they let me, I will stay in Van until the war ends. If the war doesn't end, maybe I'll go back and die. Pourkaz is one of the 3.2 million people in Iran who the U.N. refugee agency estimates have been displaced since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran started. While some are seeking shelter in safer parts of Iran or one of its neighboring countries, others are returning from abroad, heading toward the fighting to protect their families and homes.
Europe news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

In Ghana Town, a stateless' future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia

Residents of Ghana Town, Gambia, lack citizenship and ID documents, impacting their access to education and legal recognition.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel's bombs hit Lebanon

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, displaced since 1948, face renewed trauma and displacement as Israeli military operations intensify, forcing families from camps into further uncertainty.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Afghan asylum seeker dies the day after being detained by ICE: His family deserves answers'

It is not normal for a healthy 41-year-old man to die less than 24 hours after being taken into government custody, said Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac, a San Diego-based group that helps Afghans who sought refuge in the United States after cooperating with U.S. authorities during the war in Afghanistan.
US news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

They can reach me wherever': China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

Transnational repression tactics by Hong Kong authorities target dissidents abroad, using financial means to intimidate and control them.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel forcibly displaces more Palestinian families in East Jerusalem

Israel is intensifying forced displacement of Palestinian families in East Jerusalem, according to human rights groups.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

The Trump administration is significantly expanding migrant detention facilities, aiming to detain and deport a record number of immigrants in U.S. history.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why the News Feels So Personal Right Now

Global news triggers different emotional responses based on identity, diaspora status, family trauma history, and nervous system regulation, requiring intentional pacing rather than constant consumption.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures

Up to 21,000 asylum seekers who have waited for a year for their claims to be processed could be allowed to enter the jobs market so they can support themselves, the Home Office has said, as part of a package of measures to be announced on Thursday. As the government seeks to empty asylum hotels, claimants who break the law, work illegally or are found to have enough assets to live without support will from June be ejected and lose their support payments.
UK news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Deadly journeys: Refugees, migrants risk everything to reach Europe

Mediterranean crossings from North Africa to Europe result in record deaths, with over 560 missing in early 2025, while refugees in Libya face systematic abuse from militias and traffickers.
UK politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Europe Offers Little Hope for People in Iran Trying to Flee US and Israeli Bombs

Nigel Farage opposes Iranian refugee admission to Britain, while Reform UK gains political momentum amid Labour government unpopularity and potential electoral dominance by 2029.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Universities in exile: displaced scholars count the costs of starting afresh

Donetsk National Technology University relocated multiple times due to Russian aggression, reducing enrollment from 18,000 to 1,180 and staff to 116.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

EU moves closer to creating offshore centres for migrants and asylum seekers

EU legal changes enable deportations to non-EU states and create a safe-third-country list that fast-tracks asylum procedures and facilitates offshore migrant removals.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'I wish I had died,' says migrant after weeks of rape

Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Libya face systematic, widespread abuses including torture, rape, arbitrary detention, forced labor, sexual violence and slavery.
Mental health
fromWander With Jo
2 months ago

Why Moving Abroad Doesn't Fix Everything: The Emotional Toll of Moving Abroad

Expat life often increases mental-health risks—anxiety, depression, burnout, and isolation—driven by culture shock, language barriers, visa uncertainty, and financial stress.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mostly Blind Refugee Found Dead After Border Patrol Allegedly Dropped Him Off Miles From Home

A mostly blind Myanmar refugee was found dead five days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off miles from home without notifying his family or attorney.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU's deportations plan risks ICE-style enforcement, rights groups warn

EU proposal would expand deportations and normalize ICE-like raids, surveillance, and racialised policing, turning public and private spaces into enforcement tools.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

I've Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I've Learned.

U.S. imperialism escalated under Trump, combining foreign military aggression with domestic repression and deportation of migrants and refugees.
#rafah-crossing
#immigration-enforcement
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime - and Fighting Back

Mass detention systems expand through legal 'end runs' and normalization; rapid U.S. detention infrastructure growth signals a dangerous escalation requiring organized resistance.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As conditions in Roj camp deteriorate, Australia urged to accept citizens trapped in Syria

Forcibly returned Australians in Roj camp face escalating violence, demolished shelters, obstructed repatriation, and uncertain futures amid shifting control of the camp.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

West Bank Saw Unprecedented Displacement of Palestinian Communities in 2025

Israeli occupation forces demolish the home of Ibrahim Ziada in the village of Wadi Rahhal, south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, on July 31, 2025. Rubble, personal belongings, and furniture are seen scattered at the site as family members look on in grief and frustration. Human rights organizations and Palestinian residents denounce the demolitions as part of a broader strategy of displacement and land control.
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